Building a garage: the steps to follow

Are you considering the addition of a garage to your home? Do you want it detached or attached to the house? Or could you be planning to convert your carport into a garage, or possibly building a room over a detached garage?

Now that's a great idea! Adding a garage will not only prove to be very practical, but it will also increase the resale value of your property.

However, such an important project requires some serious planning. In order to avoid making mistakes that could become disastrous while at the same time staying within your budget, take the time to consult with an expert in the field of garage plans.

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Planning stages

The main steps involved in planning the construction of an attached garage are the following:

determine your needs

check municipal regulations (the size of the garage is an integral part of municipal bylaws). Most municipalities have strict rules about the size of garages, sometimes based on the size of the house and/or land. For example, there could be setbacks to respect when choosing the location or even a maximum height to consider when it comes time to design plans

design the plans for the garage with the help of a professional who will make sure your needs and any local regulations are respected

obtain the building permit

plan financing

The most expensive of the four possible projects is to build an attached garage. Adding an apartment over a garage is also expensive, but it could generate revenue.

If you are planning to build a garage attached to your house, take a look at this text.

For a garage detached from your house, for instance in the back of your lot, please read these instructions .

And finally, to discover six good reasons to build a studio apartment over a detached garage, read the following text.

In any case, you will need a garage door. See the different door models from Garaga that will both suit your architectural style and your budget.

You can choose Garaga’s Design Centre to create and view a virtual version of your next garage door, then request an online quote. In addition, you can visit us or schedule an appointment with one of our sales representative.